How You Might Be Making Toddler Hitting Worse (Without Realizing It)

Your toddler just hit their sibling—again—and your instinct is to react: “That’s not nice!” “Say sorry!” “Go to your room!” Totally understandable. But here’s what most parents don’t realize: 👉 Hitting is rarely about being “bad.” It’s a sign your child is overwhelmed and doesn’t yet have the skills to cope. In this episode, we cover: 🧠 Why toddlers hit, push, or bite 🚫 What common responses can actually make things worse 🔁 How to respond in a way that teaches better behavior over time 🎯 Real-life scripts and strategies that actually work No fluff. Just practical, evidence-informed tools you can use right away. LINKS AND RESOURCES: Our *bestselling* online courses are already helping thousands of parents: Toddlers Made Easy Course Potty Training Made Easy Follow Dr. Cathryn on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/healthiest_baby Toddlers Made Easy online course Potty Training Made Easy online course The Big-Hearted Sleep Solution mini-class Toddlers Made Easy book 200 Big-Hearted Scripts FREE WORKSHOP: Potty Without Pushback FREE GUIDE: 5 Must-Dos Before Starting Potty Training And don’t forget to follow Dr. Cathryn on Instagram.